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Posts Tagged ‘Alzheimer’s disease’

Alzheimer families and the holidays: Tips to enjoy the season (Part 1)

But for families living with Alzheimer’s, the holidays can also be a difficult time.

Can a Vet transfer funds directly to his daughter?

The VA is now requesting documentation of all assets transfered prior to the date of a veteran’s application to show that all of these rights have been relinquished.

When do I place my spouse in a nursing home?

This is no time to be a hero, or make the decisions on emotion or guilt.

More people should consider hiring an Elder Care manager to help them.

A good elder care manager has many years of experience and many weapons in their arsenal of intellectual capital. They are good at assessing the situation, good at identify and defining problems, and good at making specific recommendations on where to go and who to go see to get help.

Are assisted living facilities right for me?

An assisted-living facility provides help to seniors, with activities of daily living.

What do you do, if you and your siblings cannot agree on Mum’s care?

Mediation is considerably cheaper than litigation, $150 to $500 per hour for several hours for a private mediator’s time, or a nominal fee, in lieu of very expensive litigation lawyers.

Through spouse’s, love and affection, is he abusing his wife?

There are a number of questions, facts and circumstances, to be investigated, not just get a list, and, slowly, hire someone.

How Do You Take Care of Mom – Long Distance

You live in a different city or state than mom. You try your best to see her, take the long trips, as much as you can. You call every day. However, no matter what you do, you feel the guilt, for not being there for her.

The HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act

Currently, most people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias have not been diagnosed. Therefore we need passage of the HOPE act.

Our government currently lacks a national strategic plan for dealing with dementia.

More than 5.3 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and doctors project a significant increase in the numbers of baby boomers who will be affected in the future.

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